With the release of Pokémon GO, we can now have an augmented experience of our favorite video game. But, did you know the game’s pocket monsters are based on actual things? We round up pictures of Pokémon side by side with their real-life counterparts for your amusement. And although we implore you to stick to the VR version and not throw pokéballs on these majestic animals and catch ’em all, we highly recommend you soak in the wonders of Nature, because, see, sometimes, reality is as strange, if not stranger, than fiction.
19. Omanyte and an Ammonite Fossil
18. Chatot and a Yellow Collared Lovebird
17. Sandslash and a Pangolin
16. Poliwag and a Translucent Tadpole
15. Caterpie and an Eastern Swallowtail Caterpillar
14. Victreebel and a Pitcher Plant
13. Vileplum and a Rafflesia Arnoldii
12. Mudkip and an Axolotl
